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From growing up in Ellesmere Port to senior leadership at Amazon and Deliveroo, Phil Green has built a career on spotting patterns, saying yes to the right risks, and building relationships that change everything.

In this episode, we cover:

• Early career lessons – and what happens when you coast instead of pushing yourself

• Unlocking $100m in cash at Amazon and the process that made it possible

• Leading category growth that topped the company globally for five straight quarters

• The leaders who catch you when you fall and celebrate when you fly

• How life changes when you step out from behind the “corporate shield”

• Why he’s giving back to the University of Salford – the same place he once admits he let down as a student

Phil’s story is a mix of honesty, humour, and hard-won lessons about leadership, career growth, and the people who make all the difference.

From Ellesmere Port to senior leadership at Amazon and Deliveroo, Phil Green has built a career by spotting patterns, saying yes to the right risks, and building relationships that change everything.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Early career lessons (and failures)

• Unlocking $100m in cash at Amazon

• Leading category growth that topped the company globally for five quarters

• What makes a leader worth following

• Why success without effort can be a curse

Phil also shares how life after big corporate roles has shifted his perspective - from investing and board work to giving back at the University of Salford.

It’s an honest, insightful conversation about leadership, career growth, and the people who make all the difference.

🔗 Learn more: https://thecompanyyoukeep.co.uk🎧 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episodeWhat separates a good career from a remarkable one? For Neville Roberts, CEO of fintech firm Planixs, the answer is simple: people.In this powerful and personal conversation, Neville shares the pivotal relationships that shaped his 35+ year career - from analyst at Accenture to global CIO to founder and CEO. You’ll hear how mentors, peers and one loyal co-founder helped him navigate the highs, lows, and defining moments.We cover:The mentor who told him he led like Attila the Hun - and why it matteredWhy choosing the right relationships is more important than chasing skillsThe early sports lessons that built his drive and resilienceStarting a business from scratch (with a whiteboard and a toolbelt)Why trust and integrity are the real cornerstones of successWhether you're just starting out or deep into your leadership journey, this is a masterclass in how relationships shape your trajectory - and how to choose them on purpose.

Here’s a sneak peek of my conversation with Neville Roberts, CEO of Planixs, whose journey has taken him from Cambridge graduate to leading one of the UK’s fastest-growing fintech companies.

In the full episode, we dive into:

• The meeting that changed everything for his career

• Lessons from building and scaling a high-growth business

• The relationships that shaped his leadership

• Why curiosity and challenge are vital at every stage

🎧 Full conversation available now on The Company You Keep.